The Chicago Foreign Language Press Survey was published in 1942 by the Chicago Public Library Omnibus Project of the Works Progress Administration of Illinois. The purpose of the project was to translate and classify selected news articles that appeared in the foreign language press from 1855 to 1938. The project consists of 120,000 typewritten pages translated from newspapers of 22 different foreign language communities of Chicago.

Chicago Tribune -- October 09, 1876

It was a great day yesterday for the members of the Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel. They instituted the first District Grand Lodge of the West at the hall of the Knights of Pythias amid imposing ceremonies, which, however, could be witnessed by the initiated only. This order is similar to that of B'nai B'rith, and was organized for the same purpose. It is still very young in the West, but already contains eight lodges in Chicago, two in St. Louis, and two in Milwaukee, with a total membership of about nine hundred.

It was a great day yesterday for the members of the Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel. They instituted the first District Grand Lodge of the West at the ...

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The Occident -- October 14, 1887

An important convention was inaugurated last Tuesday at Peoria, Illinois, at which nearly six hundred delegates from all states in the Union were represented. We note that Mr. Adolf Loeb, the insurance underwriter, 170 La Salle Street, and Mr. A. Gottlieb, the architect, were delegates from Chicago.....We doubt not that Congress will be successfully urged to provide means for constructing this great high water way. The people and country demand it.

An important convention was inaugurated last Tuesday at Peoria, Illinois, at which nearly six hundred delegates from all states in the Union were represented. We note that Mr. Adolf Loeb, ...

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Reform Advocate -- May 29, 1891

The annual meeting of the Israelitische Altenheim Society last Tuesday afternoon was largely attended, over 200 members being present. Dr.Hirsch delivered an interesting address. The raffle of a cage of birds netted over $200, which will be given to the Home for Aged Jews.

The Young Ladies' Benevolent Society gave an agreeable entertainment, which included instrumental and vocal music and recitations, at Chickering Hall, Saturday night. The proceeds - over $250 - will be used in aiding needy families. The society gives numerous social affairs through out the year, the proceeds of which are always devoted to charity.

Many tickets are being sold for the Standard vs. Lakeside baseball game, in aid of the Training School.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of Hillel Lodge, I. O. B. B., was befittingly 2celebrated, on the 14th inst. There was a large attendance of members present to listen to the speakers of the evening. Dr. Felsenthal delivered the main address.

The "Sons of Zion" is the name of a new youth's organization, as a branch of the Choveve Zion. It has 78 members and meets every Sunday, at 147 W. 12th St. The Society will give a ball soon, the proceeds to be devoted to the poor Jews in Palestine.

The arrangements for the inauguration of the Anshai Moariv Temple are about to be completed. The ceremonies will take place on Thursday afternoon,June 11th, at 3 o'clock. The ministers and directors of all the Congregations in the city have been invited to attend, there will be a number of addresses and some fine music by the choir. The program in full will be announced in due time.

The annual meeting of the Israelitische Altenheim Society last Tuesday afternoon was largely attended, over 200 members being present. Dr.Hirsch delivered an interesting address. The raffle of a cage of ...

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Reform Advocate -- May 29, 1891

The Chicago branch of the Jewish Alliance held a rousing mass meeting last Sunday afternoon, at the Temple, corner Clinton and Judd Streets. Mr. H. Eliassof presided. The speeches made drew forth much enthusiasm and 160 new members were added to the roll, making about 300 in all. The speakers were Dr. Felsenthal, Henry Greenbaum, Dr. I. S. Moses, Rev. A. R. Levy, Leon Schlossman and Henry Mitchell. The Rev. Wm. Blackstone, who was present at the meeting, also spoke on invitation. A contribution of $20.00 was received from Nathan Eisendrath; $25.00 from Mr. Baumgarten; $10.00 from Henry Mitchell, and others also subscribed liberally.

The object of the Alliance is to give aid to the poverty-stricken emigrants that come to this country and to make good American citizens of them. A business meeting will be held soon to arrange for the practical work to be done toward ameliorating the condition of the refugees here.

The Chicago branch of the Jewish Alliance held a rousing mass meeting last Sunday afternoon, at the Temple, corner Clinton and Judd Streets. Mr. H. Eliassof presided. The speeches made ...

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Reform Advocate -- August 27, 1892

The Alliance Israelite Universalle has determined to be an exhibitor at the World's Fair. The Alliance will show specimens of the work performed by the pupils in all its schools, photographs of the school buildings, products of the agricultural school at Jaffa and of the technical school at Jerusalem.

Documents will also be exhibited describing the action taken by the Alliance in the interest of the Jews in countries where they are still persecuted. This will not be the first occasion that the practical work of the Alliance has been exhibited to the public, but hitherto these displays have been on a small scale.

The Alliance Israelite Universalle has determined to be an exhibitor at the World's Fair. The Alliance will show specimens of the work performed by the pupils in all its schools, ...

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Reform Advocate -- January 28, 1893

The "Titles of the Psalms" was the subject of Mr. E. Asada's paper, presented at the meeting of the Semitic Club. It may be of interest to note that Mr. Asada is a Japanese student, and among the few young men of his country to venture into the difficult Semitic department.

The "Titles of the Psalms" was the subject of Mr. E. Asada's paper, presented at the meeting of the Semitic Club. It may be of interest to note that Mr. ...

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Chicago Tribune -- February 07, 1893

After a two days' business session the Independent Order B'nai B'rith delegates, who are in Chicago enjoyed a banquet at the Great Northern last evening. Leon Schlossman presided. Judge Stein was toastmaster.

During the business session yesterday of District Grand Lodge 6, Sec'y E. C. Hamburgher recommended that a committee be appointed to draft a memorial to Congress asking intervention in behalf of the Jews persecuted in Russia, Germany, and France. The committee was named. The secretary in his report said that the order now numbered 38,000 members in the United States and 2,500 in the Sixth District.

The order supports five orphan asylums, ten homes for the aged and infirm, and one hospital.

After a two days' business session the Independent Order B'nai B'rith delegates, who are in Chicago enjoyed a banquet at the Great Northern last evening. Leon Schlossman presided. Judge Stein ...

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The Occident -- June 02, 1893

Let Chicago return that portion of the $2,500,000 which it has received from the puritanical Congress of the United States!

Next winter that same Congress shall return that money with interest. The man who will vote against any such proposition will be left home at the next election! No free man, no laborer, no poor man, will vote for him!

Prevent thereby the democratic administration from continuing to crusade against Sunday opening (of the World's Fair), disgusting friend and foe, making this "land of the free" a laughing stock in the eyes of the whole civilized world!

There was no necessity of having a World's Fair in this bigoted and preacher-ridden country bare of religions liberty and where individual liberty more and more becomes a mockery. No strangers should have been invited to witness our humiliation! With what feelings will they again leave this "land of the free?"

Let Chicago return that portion of the $2,500,000 which it has received from the puritanical Congress of the United States! Next winter that same Congress shall return that money with ...

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Reform Advocate -- February 11, 1899

Ramah Lodge has assumed the leadership in the effort to raise the B'nai B'rith institution in this city to a proper and dignified plane of service. The president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary are all college graduates who have already made a record for themselves in the service of civil and social interests.

Ramah Lodge, over forty years ago, took the initative in the organization of the U. H. C. of Chicago and has since then dispensed charity in a quiet manner. A most cheering evidence of the activity of the lodge is the organization of an auxiliary, consisting of over 150 boys and girls under the age of 21. This organization will be a powerful lever in the consolidation of the young elements of Jewish society in Chicago.

Ramah Lodge has assumed the leadership in the effort to raise the B'nai B'rith institution in this city to a proper and dignified plane of service. The president, vice-president, treasurer ...

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Reform Advocate -- June 04, 1904

The convention of District Grand Lodge No. 6, B'nai B'rith, has appointed Judge Philip Stein of Chicago, chairman of a committee which will seek to induce the U. S. government to cause Russia to recognize passports of American-Jewish citizens into Russia. The following officers from Chicago were elected: president, Adolph Kraus, secretary, E. C. Hamburgher, and treasurer, David Fish.

The convention of District Grand Lodge No. 6, B'nai B'rith, has appointed Judge Philip Stein of Chicago, chairman of a committee which will seek to induce the U. S. government ...